Jesus told the Pharisees, “The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here.” (Matthew 12:41) What does it mean that they “repented at the preaching of Jonah?” The context shows the powerful …
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Despite the example of the northern nation of Israel (cf. Jeremiah 3:6-10), and numerous warnings from God with calls to repentance, Judah was carried into Babylonian captivity. In 586 B.C., Jerusalem and the temple were destroyed. Lamentations is a book of dirges reflecting on the destruction witnessed by the prophet. However, the darkness of the …
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Does doctrine matter? (Doctrine – didachē – teaching) Is it important? Do our souls depend on an accurate understanding of “doctrinal matters,” and an adherence to them? Many who claim to be believers in Jesus would answer with a negative to the former questions. We are familiar with mantras like, “The Man, not the plan,” or, “Relationship …
Continue reading Facebook: The Deal About DoctrineThe Bible claims to be inspired by God (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16). Is this claim true? Can we know for sure? It is important that we can answer these questions with certainty, for it is God’s plan to save man through His written word (cf. Romans 1:16). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Inspiration and Providence (Part 2 of 8) – Claim and Evidence of InspirationIn 1 Kings 22, king Ahab sought king Jehoshaphat’s aid in taking Ramoth of Gilead from the Syrian army, and Ben-Hadad. When a true prophet of God was asked whether God willed this effort, it was revealed to both kings that He did not, and it would fail. Regardless, they went to Ramoth Gilead, and …
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The first epistle to the Thessalonians begins with a thankful remembrance of the faith displayed by the recipients of the letter. It impresses us with the power of our actions. Even the great apostle Paul was astounded by the faith of these brethren. Genuine faith can reach beyond the limits of our known geography. Paul …
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After facing the Sanhedrin, Jesus was bound and sent to Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea (cf. Matthew 27:1-2). With several false accusations brought against Jesus, and upon questioning Him personally, Pilate determined His innocence (cf. Luke 23:4; John 18:38). After learning Jesus belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, Pilate sent Him over, and Herod sent Him back …
Continue reading Facebook: What will you do with Jesus?The Bible claims to be inspired by God (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16). Is this claim true? Can we know for sure? It is important that we can answer these questions with certainty, for it is God’s plan to save man through His written word (cf. Romans 1:16). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Inspiration and Providence (Part 1 of 8) – Claim and Evidence of InspirationThe Hebrew writer quoted Psalm 40:6-8 to demonstrate God’s will for Jesus to come to earth in a physical body to die for the atonement of all sins (cf. Hebrews 10:5-10). His sacrifice is all-sufficient. Psalm 40 also holds a message for us to apply to ourselves as paralleled with Jesus. Ppt: Outline: To download, …
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The gospel reveals the centrality of Christ in all things. In fact, the gospel is the eternal plan of God to return everything to its proper order in Christ (cf. Ephesians 1:9-10; 3:10-11). The world is more Christ-centered than it might think, and for this unawareness it is not nearly as Christ-centered as it should …
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